Periodontology.

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the healthy periodontium and periodontal diseases. Included are the classifications of periodontal diseases, the oral microbiology and periodontal diseases, local contributory risk factors and systemic risk factors for periodontal diseases, host immune response, and the histopathogenesis of periodontal diseases. The student will become familiar with gingival, periodontal, and radiographic assessment of periodontal diseases. Using an evidence-based approach, along with case studies, treatment modalities will be discussed with emphasis placed on dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical management, and evaluation of periodontal patients. Information in this course will build upon oral anatomy, microbiology, and pre-clinical dental hygiene concepts presented in the fall semester. Completion of this course with a final grade of C+ or better must be achieved in order to advance in the DHY program. Spring. Prerequisites: DHY 105 , DHY 106 , DHY 108 (corequisites).